At Children 1st our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.

An opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join our team supporting 3 Directorates within Children 1st.

This role will provide confidential, high quality administrative support, to the Director of Finance & Corporate Services in their work, with support also being provided to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications and the Director of People & Culture. The post holder will work effectively as part of a wider administrative support team to provide continuity and consistent support across Children 1st.

The role will involve collaborating with colleagues across the organisation, taking the time to build relationships and understand the needs of the organisation.

You join us at an exciting time as we continue to play our part in helping Scotland's children and families as we enter the post-covid world and navigate a cost-of-living crisis. We are a dynamic charity focussed on leading transformational change for children so that they stay safe, happy and well in their own families and communities.

The main duties and responsibilities include: 

• Delivering comprehensive, confidential high quality administrative support to the Directorates.
• Working effectively as part of the wider administration team consisting of Executive Assistants and Admin Support Managers to provide continuity and consistent support for Senior Management when required. 
• Collaborating on a regular basis with the Directors keeping them well informed of and prepared for upcoming commitments and responsibilities and following up appropriately.
• Communicating effectively with the Directors to prioritise and manage workload accordingly. 

To be considered for this opportunity you must be/have:

• Qualified to SCQF Level 6 or equivalent in Business or Administration or significant proven administrative experience.
• Excellent ICT skills (MS 365 applications).
• Carried out a similar role.
• Experience of electronic and paper-based records/file management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Package Includes:

• Full Time, 35-hour week 
• Hybrid working 
• Other flexible working arrangements 
• 40 days leave entitlement
• Company pension

If you have previous experience of working in a similar role, are enthusiastic and motivated we’d love to hear from you. 

Closing date: 11^th October at noon. It is anticipated that interviews will be held the on the 21^st October.